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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.11, 706.26 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.11, 706.26 and 254.44 is: 381.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.11 : 706.26 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.11/706.26 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.11x = 706.26 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.11x = 179,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,700.79/471.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.44

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