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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.04, 717.04 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.04, 717.04 and 136.04 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.04 : 717.04 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.04/717.04 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.04x = 717.04 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.04x = 97,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,546.12/478.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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