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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.79, 709.62 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.79, 709.62 and 254.03 is: 380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.79 : 709.62 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.79/709.62 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.79x = 709.62 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.79x = 180,261.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,261.22/473.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.47

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