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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.69, 717.42 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.69, 717.42 and 204.70 is: 306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.69 : 717.42 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.69/717.42 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.69x = 717.42 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.69x = 146,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,855.87/478.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.79

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