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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.81, 718.52 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.81, 718.52 and 204.98 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.81 : 718.52 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.81/718.52 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.81x = 718.52 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.81x = 147,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,282.81/478.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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