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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.74, 718.38 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.74, 718.38 and 205.11 is: 307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.74 : 718.38 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.74/718.38 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.74x = 718.38 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.74x = 147,346.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,346.92/478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.78

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