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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 709.41 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 709.41 and 254.28 is: 380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 709.41 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/709.41 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 709.41 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 180,388.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,388.77/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.59

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