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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.23, 714.21 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.23, 714.21 and 245.05 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.23 : 714.21 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.23/714.21 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.23x = 714.21 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.23x = 175,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,013.59/476.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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