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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.66, 710.59 and 199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.66, 710.59 and 199.75 is: 299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.66 : 710.59 = 199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.66/710.59 = 199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.66x = 710.59 × 199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.66x = 141,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,942.45/473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.67

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