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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.46, 708.68 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.46, 708.68 and 253.54 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.46 : 708.68 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.46/708.68 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.46x = 708.68 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.46x = 179,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,675.69/473.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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