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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 715.38 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 715.38 and 203.01 is: 304.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 715.38 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/715.38 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 715.38 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 145,229.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,229.29/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.43

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