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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.54, 717.28 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.54, 717.28 and 247.44 is: 370.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.54 : 717.28 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.54/717.28 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.54x = 717.28 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.54x = 177,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,483.14/478.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.89

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