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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.54, 714.86 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.54, 714.86 and 245.33 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.54 : 714.86 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.54/714.86 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.54x = 714.86 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.54x = 175,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,376.60/476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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