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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.54, 714.92 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.54, 714.92 and 202.72 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.54 : 714.92 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.54/714.92 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.54x = 714.92 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.54x = 144,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,928.58/476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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