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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.48, 709.26 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.48, 709.26 and 245 is: 367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.48 : 709.26 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.48/709.26 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.48x = 709.26 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.48x = 173,768.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,768.70/473.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.00

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