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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.52, 716.34 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.52, 716.34 and 203.41 is: 305.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.52 : 716.34 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.52/716.34 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.52x = 716.34 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.52x = 145,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,710.72/477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.14

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