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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.40, 710.70 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.40, 710.70 and 254.20 is: 381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.40 : 710.70 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.40/710.70 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.40x = 710.70 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.40x = 180,659.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,659.94/473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.62

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