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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.14, 717.62 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.14, 717.62 and 247.17 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.14 : 717.62 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.14/717.62 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.14x = 717.62 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.14x = 177,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,372.90/478.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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