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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.74, 714.49 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.74, 714.49 and 257.46 is: 385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.74 : 714.49 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.74/714.49 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.74x = 714.49 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.74x = 183,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,950.47/476.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.85

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