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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.02, 717.35 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.02, 717.35 and 204.12 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.02 : 717.35 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.02/717.35 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.02x = 717.35 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.02x = 146,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,424.46/478.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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