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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.47, 707.21 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.47, 707.21 and 255.47 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.47 : 707.21 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.47/707.21 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.47x = 707.21 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.47x = 180,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,669.66/471.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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