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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.59, 710.26 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.59, 710.26 and 199.68 is: 299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.59 : 710.26 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.59/710.26 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.59x = 710.26 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.59x = 141,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,824.72/473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.47

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