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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.20, 706.30 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.20, 706.30 and 254.68 is: 381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.20 : 706.30 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.20/706.30 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.20x = 706.30 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.20x = 179,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,880.48/471.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.75

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