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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.30, 713.82 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.30, 713.82 and 244.98 is: 367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.30 : 713.82 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.30/713.82 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.30x = 713.82 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.30x = 174,871.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,871.62/476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.15

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