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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.71, 704.77 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.71, 704.77 and 253.44 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.71 : 704.77 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.71/704.77 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.71x = 704.77 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.71x = 178,616.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,616.28/469.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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