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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 716.04 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 716.04 and 246.24 is: 369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 716.04 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/716.04 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 716.04 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 176,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,317.69/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.64

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