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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.51, 716.35 and 203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.51, 716.35 and 203.59 is: 305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.51 : 716.35 = 203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.51/716.35 = 203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.51x = 716.35 × 203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.51x = 145,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,841.70/477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.42

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