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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.95, 718.07 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.95, 718.07 and 204.86 is: 307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.95 : 718.07 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.95/718.07 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.95x = 718.07 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.95x = 147,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,104.59/478.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.14

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