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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.64, 716.87 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.64, 716.87 and 246.67 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.64 : 716.87 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.64/716.87 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.64x = 716.87 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.64x = 176,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,830.32/477.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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