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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.79, 705.12 and 251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.79, 705.12 and 251.02 is: 375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.79 : 705.12 = 251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.79/705.12 = 251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.79x = 705.12 × 251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.79x = 177,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,001.50/470.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.97

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