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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.41, 715.70 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.41, 715.70 and 203.46 is: 305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.41 : 715.70 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.41/715.70 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.41x = 715.70 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.41x = 145,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,615.30/477.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.01

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