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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.93, 717.28 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.93, 717.28 and 246.93 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.93 : 717.28 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.93/717.28 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.93x = 717.28 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.93x = 177,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,117.95/477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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