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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.29, 717.83 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.29, 717.83 and 204.59 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.29 : 717.83 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.29/717.83 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.29x = 717.83 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.29x = 146,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,862.38/478.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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