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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.54, 716.36 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.54, 716.36 and 246.33 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.54 : 716.36 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.54/716.36 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.54x = 716.36 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.54x = 176,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,460.96/477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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