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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.57, 706.66 and 254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.57, 706.66 and 254.30 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.57 : 706.66 = 254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.57/706.66 = 254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.57x = 706.66 × 254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.57x = 179,699.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,699.47/470.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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