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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 718.53 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 718.53 and 247.89 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 718.53 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/718.53 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 718.53 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 178,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,116.40/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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