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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.65, 716.52 and 246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.65, 716.52 and 246.65 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.65 : 716.52 = 246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.65/716.52 = 246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.65x = 716.52 × 246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.65x = 176,729.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,729.66/477.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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