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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.06, 703.59 and 254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.06, 703.59 and 254.01 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.06 : 703.59 = 254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.06/703.59 = 254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.06x = 703.59 × 254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.06x = 178,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,715.38/469.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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