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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.46, 704.44 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.46, 704.44 and 253.38 is: 379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.46 : 704.44 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.46/704.44 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.46x = 704.44 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.46x = 178,491.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,491.01/470.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.40

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