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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.10, 713.84 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.10, 713.84 and 245.04 is: 367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.10 : 713.84 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.10/713.84 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.10x = 713.84 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.10x = 174,918.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,918.13/476.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.40

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