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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.76, 716.94 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.76, 716.94 and 204.08 is: 306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.76 : 716.94 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.76/716.94 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.76x = 716.94 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.76x = 146,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,313.12/477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.25

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