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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.26, 717.15 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.26, 717.15 and 204.19 is: 306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.26 : 717.15 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.26/717.15 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.26x = 717.15 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.26x = 146,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,434.86/478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.18

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