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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.43, 715.03 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.43, 715.03 and 245.43 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.43 : 715.03 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.43/715.03 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.43x = 715.03 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.43x = 175,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,489.20/476.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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