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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.97, 717.94 and 205.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.97, 717.94 and 205.19 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.97 : 717.94 = 205.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.97/717.94 = 205.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.97x = 717.94 × 205.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.97x = 147,314.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,314.11/478.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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