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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.65, 718.08 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.65, 718.08 and 204.60 is: 306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.65 : 718.08 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.65/718.08 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.65x = 718.08 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.65x = 146,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,919.17/478.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.94

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