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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.73, 715.77 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.73, 715.77 and 245.79 is: 369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.73 : 715.77 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.73/715.77 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.73x = 715.77 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.73x = 175,929.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,929.11/476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.03

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