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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.32, 713.91 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.32, 713.91 and 245.32 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.32 : 713.91 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.32/713.91 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.32x = 713.91 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.32x = 175,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,136.40/476.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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