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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.54, 716.04 and 203.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.54, 716.04 and 203.55 is: 305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.54 : 716.04 = 203.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.54/716.04 = 203.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.54x = 716.04 × 203.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.54x = 145,749.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,749.94/477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.21

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