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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.51, 719.66 and 248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.51, 719.66 and 248.47 is: 372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.51 : 719.66 = 248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.51/719.66 = 248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.51x = 719.66 × 248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.51x = 178,816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,816.34/479.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.91

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