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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.58, 716.54 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.58, 716.54 and 246.97 is: 369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.58 : 716.54 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.58/716.54 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.58x = 716.54 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.58x = 176,963.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,963.88/478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.77

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