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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.56, 704.34 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.56, 704.34 and 254.10 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.56 : 704.34 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.56/704.34 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.56x = 704.34 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.56x = 178,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,972.79/469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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