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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.94, 715.62 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.94, 715.62 and 203.10 is: 304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.94 : 715.62 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.94/715.62 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.94x = 715.62 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.94x = 145,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,342.42/476.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.74

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