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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478, 717.14 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478, 717.14 and 204.15 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478 : 717.14 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478/717.14 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478x = 717.14 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478x = 146,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,404.13/478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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