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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.72, 714.67 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.72, 714.67 and 202.77 is: 303.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.72 : 714.67 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.72/714.67 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.72x = 714.67 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.72x = 144,913.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,913.13/476.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.98

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