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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.73, 717.79 and 204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.73, 717.79 and 204.75 is: 306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.73 : 717.79 = 204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.73/717.79 = 204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.73x = 717.79 × 204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.73x = 146,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,967.50/478.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.99

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