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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.75, 710.69 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.75, 710.69 and 199.91 is: 299.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.75 : 710.69 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.75/710.69 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.75x = 710.69 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.75x = 142,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,069.48/473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.89

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