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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.61, 714.75 and 245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.61, 714.75 and 245.62 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.61 : 714.75 = 245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.61/714.75 = 245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.61x = 714.75 × 245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.61x = 175,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,556.90/476.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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