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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.52, 707.49 and 254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.52, 707.49 and 254.83 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.52 : 707.49 = 254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.52/707.49 = 254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.52x = 707.49 × 254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.52x = 180,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,289.68/471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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