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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.11, 709.56 and 199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.11, 709.56 and 199.41 is: 299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.11 : 709.56 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.11/709.56 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.11x = 709.56 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.11x = 141,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,493.36/473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.07

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