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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 705.32 and 250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 705.32 and 250.69 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 705.32 = 250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/705.32 = 250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 705.32 × 250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 176,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,816.67/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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