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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.70, 710.24 and 199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.70, 710.24 and 199.65 is: 299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.70 : 710.24 = 199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.70/710.24 = 199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.70x = 710.24 × 199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.70x = 141,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,799.92/473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.35

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