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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.94, 718.29 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.94, 718.29 and 204.89 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.94 : 718.29 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.94/718.29 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.94x = 718.29 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.94x = 147,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,170.44/478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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