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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.31, 714.47 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.31, 714.47 and 202.60 is: 303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.31 : 714.47 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.31/714.47 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.31x = 714.47 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.31x = 144,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,752.64/476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.91

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