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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.53, 716.50 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.53, 716.50 and 203.55 is: 305.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.53 : 716.50 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.53/716.50 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.53x = 716.50 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.53x = 145,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,840.00/477.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.41

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