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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.86, 714.68 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.86, 714.68 and 202.88 is: 304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.86 : 714.68 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.86/714.68 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.86x = 714.68 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.86x = 144,994.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,994.28/476.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.06

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