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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.03, 716.40 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.03, 716.40 and 204.05 is: 305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.03 : 716.40 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.03/716.40 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.03x = 716.40 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.03x = 146,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,181.42/478.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.80

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