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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.09, 715.64 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.09, 715.64 and 245.84 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.09 : 715.64 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.09/715.64 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.09x = 715.64 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.09x = 175,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,928.13/477.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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