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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.74, 716.68 and 203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.74, 716.68 and 203.90 is: 305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.74 : 716.68 = 203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.74/716.68 = 203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.74x = 716.68 × 203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.74x = 146,131.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,131.05/477.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.88

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