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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.57, 714.32 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.57, 714.32 and 202.50 is: 303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.57 : 714.32 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.57/714.32 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.57x = 714.32 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.57x = 144,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,648.79/476.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.52

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