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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.11, 717.12 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.11, 717.12 and 246.87 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.11 : 717.12 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.11/717.12 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.11x = 717.12 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.11x = 177,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,035.41/478.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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