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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.22, 714.72 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.22, 714.72 and 202.62 is: 304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.22 : 714.72 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.22/714.72 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.22x = 714.72 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.22x = 144,816.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,816.57/476.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.10

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