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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.50, 714.83 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.50, 714.83 and 248.50 is: 372.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.50 : 714.83 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.50/714.83 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.50x = 714.83 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.50x = 177,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,635.26/476.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.79

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