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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.63, 710.07 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.63, 710.07 and 254.22 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.63 : 710.07 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.63/710.07 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.63x = 710.07 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.63x = 180,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,514.00/473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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