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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.71, 717.53 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.71, 717.53 and 246.92 is: 370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.71 : 717.53 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.71/717.53 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.71x = 717.53 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.71x = 177,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,167.69/478.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.09

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