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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.62, 713.54 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.62, 713.54 and 244.96 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.62 : 713.54 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.62/713.54 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.62x = 713.54 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.62x = 174,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,787.59/476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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