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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.96, 706.88 and 254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.96, 706.88 and 254.70 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.96 : 706.88 = 254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.96/706.88 = 254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.96x = 706.88 × 254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.96x = 180,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,042.34/470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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