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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.46, 705.94 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.46, 705.94 and 254.38 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.46 : 705.94 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.46/705.94 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.46x = 705.94 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.46x = 179,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,577.02/471.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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