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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.44, 716.38 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.44, 716.38 and 203.60 is: 305.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.44 : 716.38 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.44/716.38 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.44x = 716.38 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.44x = 145,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,854.97/477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.49

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