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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.63, 717.09 and 200.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.63, 717.09 and 200.37 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.63 : 717.09 = 200.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.63/717.09 = 200.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.63x = 717.09 × 200.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.63x = 143,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,684.93/478.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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