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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.63, 716.58 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.63, 716.58 and 203.58 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.63 : 716.58 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.63/716.58 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.63x = 716.58 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.63x = 145,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,881.36/477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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