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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.99, 714.84 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.99, 714.84 and 203.34 is: 304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.99 : 714.84 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.99/714.84 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.99x = 714.84 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.99x = 145,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,355.57/476.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.74

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