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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.99, 716.60 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.99, 716.60 and 246.92 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.99 : 716.60 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.99/716.60 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.99x = 716.60 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.99x = 176,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,939.91/477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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