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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.14, 716.58 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.14, 716.58 and 246.48 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.14 : 716.58 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.14/716.58 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.14x = 716.58 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.14x = 176,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,622.64/478.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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