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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.30, 1,258.05 and 472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.30, 1,258.05 and 472.70 is: 709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.30 : 1,258.05 = 472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.30/1,258.05 = 472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.30x = 1,258.05 × 472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.30x = 594,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,680.24/838.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.39

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