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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.52, 715.82 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.52, 715.82 and 203.23 is: 304.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.52 : 715.82 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.52/715.82 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.52x = 715.82 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.52x = 145,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,473.29/477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.64

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