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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.20, 716.50 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.20, 716.50 and 246.30 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.20 : 716.50 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.20/716.50 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.20x = 716.50 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.20x = 176,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,473.95/477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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