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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.80, 710.92 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.80, 710.92 and 246.32 is: 368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.80 : 710.92 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.80/710.92 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.80x = 710.92 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.80x = 175,113.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,113.81/474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.82

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