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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.30, 716.46 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.30, 716.46 and 203.58 is: 305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.30 : 716.46 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.30/716.46 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.30x = 716.46 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.30x = 145,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,856.93/477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.59

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