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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.28, 704.88 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.28, 704.88 and 253.41 is: 379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.28 : 704.88 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.28/704.88 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.28x = 704.88 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.28x = 178,621.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,621.95/470.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.82

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