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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 715.98 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 715.98 and 246.12 is: 369.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 715.98 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/715.98 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 715.98 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 176,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,217.00/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.38

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