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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.44, 705.42 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.44, 705.42 and 253.17 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.44 : 705.42 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.44/705.42 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.44x = 705.42 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.44x = 178,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,591.18/469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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