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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 716.42 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 716.42 and 203.49 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 716.42 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/716.42 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 716.42 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 145,784.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,784.31/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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