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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.22, 714.79 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.22, 714.79 and 245.28 is: 368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.22 : 714.79 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.22/714.79 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.22x = 714.79 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.22x = 175,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,323.69/476.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.16

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