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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.45, 718.25 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.45, 718.25 and 248.00 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.45 : 718.25 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.45/718.25 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.45x = 718.25 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.45x = 178,121.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,121.17/479.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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