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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 714.61 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 714.61 and 245.32 is: 368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 714.61 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/714.61 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 714.61 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 175,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,305.30/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.07

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