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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.94, 714.83 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.94, 714.83 and 245.89 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.94 : 714.83 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.94/714.83 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.94x = 714.83 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.94x = 175,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,765.19/476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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