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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.64, 713.52 and 244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.64, 713.52 and 244.66 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.64 : 713.52 = 244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.64/713.52 = 244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.64x = 713.52 × 244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.64x = 174,569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,569.80/475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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