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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.35, 717.03 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.35, 717.03 and 204.21 is: 306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.35 : 717.03 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.35/717.03 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.35x = 717.03 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.35x = 146,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,424.70/478.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.10

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