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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.13, 717.44 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.13, 717.44 and 204.28 is: 306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.13 : 717.44 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.13/717.44 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.13x = 717.44 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.13x = 146,555.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,555.83/478.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.52

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