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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 717.86 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 717.86 and 204.68 is: 306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 717.86 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/717.86 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 717.86 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 146,931.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,931.58/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.80

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