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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.15, 707.13 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.15, 707.13 and 254.88 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.15 : 707.13 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.15/707.13 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.15x = 707.13 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.15x = 180,233.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,233.29/471.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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