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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.30, 717.12 and 204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.30, 717.12 and 204.13 is: 306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.30 : 717.12 = 204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.30/717.12 = 204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.30x = 717.12 × 204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.30x = 146,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,385.71/478.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.05

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