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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 716.22 and 203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 716.22 and 203.47 is: 305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 716.22 = 203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/716.22 = 203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 716.22 × 203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 145,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,729.28/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.24

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