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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.44, 717.63 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.44, 717.63 and 247.26 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.44 : 717.63 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.44/717.63 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.44x = 717.63 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.44x = 177,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,441.19/478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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