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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.31, 716.06 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.31, 716.06 and 203.26 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.31 : 716.06 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.31/716.06 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.31x = 716.06 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.31x = 145,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,546.36/477.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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