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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.78, 726.81 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.78, 726.81 and 203.23 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.78 : 726.81 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.78/726.81 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.78x = 726.81 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.78x = 147,709.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,709.60/484.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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