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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.15, 716.82 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.15, 716.82 and 204.21 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.15 : 716.82 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.15/716.82 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.15x = 716.82 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.15x = 146,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,381.81/478.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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