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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.66, 719.62 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.66, 719.62 and 245.50 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.66 : 719.62 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.66/719.62 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.66x = 719.62 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.66x = 176,664.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,664.30/479.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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