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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.64, 717.35 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.64, 717.35 and 204.36 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.64 : 717.35 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.64/717.35 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.64x = 717.35 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.64x = 146,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,596.62/478.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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