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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.79, 714.96 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.79, 714.96 and 202.74 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.79 : 714.96 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.79/714.96 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.79x = 714.96 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.79x = 144,948.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,948.31/476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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