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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.72, 718.08 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.72, 718.08 and 204.74 is: 307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.72 : 718.08 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.72/718.08 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.72x = 718.08 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.72x = 147,016.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,016.11/478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.10

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