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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.82, 714.90 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.82, 714.90 and 203.13 is: 304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.82 : 714.90 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.82/714.90 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.82x = 714.90 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.82x = 145,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,217.64/476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.55

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