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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.52, 707.48 and 254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.52, 707.48 and 254.85 is: 382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.52 : 707.48 = 254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.52/707.48 = 254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.52x = 707.48 × 254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.52x = 180,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,301.28/471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.38

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