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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.73, 714.96 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.73, 714.96 and 245.55 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.73 : 714.96 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.73/714.96 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.73x = 714.96 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.73x = 175,554.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,554.85/476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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