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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.97, 716.45 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.97, 716.45 and 204.19 is: 306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.97 : 716.45 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.97/716.45 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.97x = 716.45 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.97x = 146,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,289.11/477.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.06

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