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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.99, 716.31 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.99, 716.31 and 203.99 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.99 : 716.31 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.99/716.31 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.99x = 716.31 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.99x = 146,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,116.50/477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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