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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.91, 717.01 and 204.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.91, 717.01 and 204.00 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.91 : 717.01 = 204.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.91/717.01 = 204.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.91x = 717.01 × 204.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.91x = 146,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,272.02/477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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