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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.09, 717.27 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.09, 717.27 and 247.14 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.09 : 717.27 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.09/717.27 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.09x = 717.27 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.09x = 177,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,266.11/478.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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