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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.74, 706.47 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.74, 706.47 and 254.78 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.74 : 706.47 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.74/706.47 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.74x = 706.47 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.74x = 179,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,994.43/471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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