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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.94, 705.51 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.94, 705.51 and 254.22 is: 380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.94 : 705.51 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.94/705.51 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.94x = 705.51 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.94x = 179,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,354.75/470.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.84

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