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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.44, 717.96 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.44, 717.96 and 204.54 is: 306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.44 : 717.96 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.44/717.96 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.44x = 717.96 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.44x = 146,851.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,851.54/478.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.94

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