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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.93, 716.66 and 246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.93, 716.66 and 246.47 is: 369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.93 : 716.66 = 246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.93/716.66 = 246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.93x = 716.66 × 246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.93x = 176,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,633.96/477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.58

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