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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.07, 715.03 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.07, 715.03 and 246.07 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.07 : 715.03 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.07/715.03 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.07x = 715.03 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.07x = 175,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,947.43/477.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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