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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.02, 714.18 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.02, 714.18 and 245.08 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.02 : 714.18 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.02/714.18 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.02x = 714.18 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.02x = 175,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,031.23/476.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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