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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.46, 718.86 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.46, 718.86 and 247.90 is: 371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.46 : 718.86 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.46/718.86 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.46x = 718.86 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.46x = 178,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,205.39/479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.68

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