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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.33, 704.85 and 250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.33, 704.85 and 250.91 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.33 : 704.85 = 250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.33/704.85 = 250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.33x = 704.85 × 250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.33x = 176,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,850.39/470.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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