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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.59, 714.46 and 257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.59, 714.46 and 257.33 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.59 : 714.46 = 257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.59/714.46 = 257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.59x = 714.46 × 257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.59x = 183,853.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,853.13/476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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