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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.77, 710.54 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.77, 710.54 and 199.87 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.77 : 710.54 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.77/710.54 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.77x = 710.54 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.77x = 142,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,015.63/473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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