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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.46, 716.54 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.46, 716.54 and 246.54 is: 369.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.46 : 716.54 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.46/716.54 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.46x = 716.54 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.46x = 176,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,655.77/477.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.99

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