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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.73, 714.78 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.73, 714.78 and 202.68 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.73 : 714.78 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.73/714.78 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.73x = 714.78 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.73x = 144,871.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,871.61/476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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