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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.12, 717.50 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.12, 717.50 and 204.27 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.12 : 717.50 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.12/717.50 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.12x = 717.50 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.12x = 146,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,559.12/478.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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