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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.73, 715.73 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.73, 715.73 and 245.76 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.73 : 715.73 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.73/715.73 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.73x = 715.73 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.73x = 175,900.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,900.65/476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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