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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.57, 710.33 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.57, 710.33 and 199.56 is: 299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.57 : 710.33 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.57/710.33 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.57x = 710.33 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.57x = 141,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,752.46/473.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.33

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