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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.48, 707.34 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.48, 707.34 and 255 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.48 : 707.34 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.48/707.34 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.48x = 707.34 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.48x = 180,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,371.70/471.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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