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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477, 716.01 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477, 716.01 and 203.22 is: 305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477 : 716.01 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477/716.01 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477x = 716.01 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477x = 145,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,507.55/477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.05

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