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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.61, 718.17 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.61, 718.17 and 204.73 is: 307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.61 : 718.17 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.61/718.17 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.61x = 718.17 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.61x = 147,028.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,028.38/478.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.20

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