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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 715.41 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 715.41 and 203 is: 304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 715.41 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/715.41 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 715.41 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 145,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,228.23/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.52

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