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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.67, 715.17 and 245.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.67, 715.17 and 245.62 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.67 : 715.17 = 245.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.67/715.17 = 245.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.67x = 715.17 × 245.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.67x = 175,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,660.06/476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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