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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.81, 710.69 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.81, 710.69 and 199.98 is: 299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.81 : 710.69 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.81/710.69 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.81x = 710.69 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.81x = 142,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,122.79/473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.96

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