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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.54, 704.51 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.54, 704.51 and 253.07 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.54 : 704.51 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.54/704.51 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.54x = 704.51 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.54x = 178,289.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,289.08/469.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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