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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.94, 718.50 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.94, 718.50 and 205.03 is: 307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.94 : 718.50 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.94/718.50 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.94x = 718.50 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.94x = 147,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,314.06/478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.58

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