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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.85, 718.35 and 204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.85, 718.35 and 204.94 is: 307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.85 : 718.35 = 204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.85/718.35 = 204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.85x = 718.35 × 204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.85x = 147,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,217.62/478.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.44

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