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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.13, 715.79 and 246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.13, 715.79 and 246.47 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.13 : 715.79 = 246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.13/715.79 = 246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.13x = 715.79 × 246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.13x = 176,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,415.95/478.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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