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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.82, 716.49 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.82, 716.49 and 203.76 is: 305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.82 : 716.49 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.82/716.49 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.82x = 716.49 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.82x = 145,992.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,992.00/477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.54

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