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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 714.05 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 714.05 and 202.05 is: 303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 714.05 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/714.05 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 714.05 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 144,272.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,272.79/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.08

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