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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.79, 715.25 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.79, 715.25 and 202.88 is: 304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.79 : 715.25 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.79/715.25 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.79x = 715.25 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.79x = 145,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,106.34/476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.34

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