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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 705.92 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 705.92 and 254.61 is: 381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 705.92 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/705.92 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 705.92 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 179,734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,734.29/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.92

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