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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.53, 716.56 and 203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.53, 716.56 and 203.59 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.53 : 716.56 = 203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.53/716.56 = 203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.53x = 716.56 × 203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.53x = 145,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,882.15/477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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