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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 714.66 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 714.66 and 245.82 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 714.66 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/714.66 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 714.66 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 175,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,677.72/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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