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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.06, 714.35 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.06, 714.35 and 202.12 is: 303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.06 : 714.35 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.06/714.35 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.06x = 714.35 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.06x = 144,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,383.14/476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.29

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