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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.30, 715.95 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.30, 715.95 and 246.08 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.30 : 715.95 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.30/715.95 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.30x = 715.95 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.30x = 176,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,177.40/477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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