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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.33, 717.61 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.33, 717.61 and 204.35 is: 306.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.33 : 717.61 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.33/717.61 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.33x = 717.61 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.33x = 146,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,641.91/478.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.57

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