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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 715.68 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 715.68 and 203.22 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 715.68 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/715.68 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 715.68 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 145,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,440.49/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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