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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.48, 713.95 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.48, 713.95 and 245.03 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.48 : 713.95 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.48/713.95 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.48x = 713.95 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.48x = 174,934.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,934.99/476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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