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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 715.91 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 715.91 and 245.97 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 715.91 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/715.91 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 715.91 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 176,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,091.15/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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