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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.59, 710.40 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.59, 710.40 and 254.12 is: 381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.59 : 710.40 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.59/710.40 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.59x = 710.40 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.59x = 180,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,526.85/473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.19

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