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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.14, 713.56 and 244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.14, 713.56 and 244.54 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.14 : 713.56 = 244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.14/713.56 = 244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.14x = 713.56 × 244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.14x = 174,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,493.96/476.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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