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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.62, 718.61 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.62, 718.61 and 247.68 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.62 : 718.61 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.62/718.61 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.62x = 718.61 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.62x = 177,984.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,984.09/478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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