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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.98, 714.94 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.98, 714.94 and 203.20 is: 304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.98 : 714.94 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.98/714.94 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.98x = 714.94 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.98x = 145,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,275.81/476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.57

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