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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.67, 716.67 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.67, 716.67 and 246.62 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.67 : 716.67 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.67/716.67 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.67x = 716.67 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.67x = 176,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,745.16/477.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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