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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.99, 706.14 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.99, 706.14 and 251.61 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.99 : 706.14 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.99/706.14 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.99x = 706.14 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.99x = 177,669.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,669.24/470.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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