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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.23, 715.71 and 246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.23, 715.71 and 246.05 is: 369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.23 : 715.71 = 246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.23/715.71 = 246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.23x = 715.71 × 246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.23x = 176,096.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,096.87/477.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.00

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