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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.10, 714.06 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.10, 714.06 and 202.05 is: 303.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.10 : 714.06 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.10/714.06 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.10x = 714.06 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.10x = 144,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,275.82/476.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.04

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