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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.48, 715.16 and 245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.48, 715.16 and 245.51 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.48 : 715.16 = 245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.48/715.16 = 245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.48x = 715.16 × 245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.48x = 175,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,578.65/476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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