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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 710.32 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 710.32 and 199.62 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 710.32 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/710.32 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 710.32 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 141,794.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,794.08/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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