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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.58, 716.31 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.58, 716.31 and 203.56 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.58 : 716.31 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.58/716.31 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.58x = 716.31 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.58x = 145,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,812.06/477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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