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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 705.90 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 705.90 and 254.12 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 705.90 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/705.90 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 705.90 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 179,383.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,383.31/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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