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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.05, 706.57 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.05, 706.57 and 254.57 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.05 : 706.57 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.05/706.57 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.05x = 706.57 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.05x = 179,870.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,870.25/471.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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