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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.38, 715.39 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.38, 715.39 and 203.19 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.38 : 715.39 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.38/715.39 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.38x = 715.39 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.38x = 145,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,363.28/477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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