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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.35, 717.69 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.35, 717.69 and 204.43 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.35 : 717.69 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.35/717.69 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.35x = 717.69 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.35x = 146,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,717.37/478.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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