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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.28, 714.43 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.28, 714.43 and 202.34 is: 303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.28 : 714.43 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.28/714.43 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.28x = 714.43 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.28x = 144,557.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,557.77/476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.51

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