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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478, 717.51 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478, 717.51 and 204.22 is: 306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478 : 717.51 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478/717.51 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478x = 717.51 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478x = 146,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,529.89/478
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.55

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