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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.32, 710.46 and 199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.32, 710.46 and 199.60 is: 299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.32 : 710.46 = 199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.32/710.46 = 199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.32x = 710.46 × 199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.32x = 141,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,807.82/473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.60

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