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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.66, 717.41 and 247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.66, 717.41 and 247.43 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.66 : 717.41 = 247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.66/717.41 = 247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.66x = 717.41 × 247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.66x = 177,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,507.60/478.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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