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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.55, 717.73 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.55, 717.73 and 204.67 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.55 : 717.73 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.55/717.73 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.55x = 717.73 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.55x = 146,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,897.80/478.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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