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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.32, 707.79 and 255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.32, 707.79 and 255.05 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.32 : 707.79 = 255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.32/707.79 = 255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.32x = 707.79 × 255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.32x = 180,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,518.30/471.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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