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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.92, 716.36 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.92, 716.36 and 203.68 is: 305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.92 : 716.36 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.92/716.36 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.92x = 716.36 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.92x = 145,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,908.20/477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.30

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