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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.63, 710.32 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.63, 710.32 and 199.56 is: 299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.63 : 710.32 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.63/710.32 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.63x = 710.32 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.63x = 141,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,750.46/473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.29

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