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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.07, 717.36 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.07, 717.36 and 204.39 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.07 : 717.36 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.07/717.36 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.07x = 717.36 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.07x = 146,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,620.44/478.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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