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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.04, 715.82 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.04, 715.82 and 257.66 is: 386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.04 : 715.82 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.04/715.82 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.04x = 715.82 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.04x = 184,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,437.99/477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.63

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