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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.53, 714.90 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.53, 714.90 and 202.62 is: 303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.53 : 714.90 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.53/714.90 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.53x = 714.90 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.53x = 144,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,853.04/476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.97

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