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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.71, 706.47 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.71, 706.47 and 251.51 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.71 : 706.47 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.71/706.47 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.71x = 706.47 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.71x = 177,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,680.74/470.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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