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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.68, 716.68 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.68, 716.68 and 246.62 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.68 : 716.68 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.68/716.68 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.68x = 716.68 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.68x = 176,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,747.62/477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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