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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.62, 716.75 and 203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.62, 716.75 and 203.77 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.62 : 716.75 = 203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.62/716.75 = 203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.62x = 716.75 × 203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.62x = 146,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,047.54/477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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