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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.35, 717.57 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.35, 717.57 and 247.23 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.35 : 717.57 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.35/717.57 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.35x = 717.57 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.35x = 177,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,404.83/478.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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