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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.26, 715.65 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.26, 715.65 and 203.19 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.26 : 715.65 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.26/715.65 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.26x = 715.65 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.26x = 145,412.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,412.92/477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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