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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.09, 714.80 and 245.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.09, 714.80 and 245.15 is: 368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.09 : 714.80 = 245.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.09/714.80 = 245.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.09x = 714.80 × 245.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.09x = 175,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,232.94/476.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.06

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