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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.85, 710.31 and 200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.85, 710.31 and 200.01 is: 299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.85 : 710.31 = 200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.85/710.31 = 200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.85x = 710.31 × 200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.85x = 142,069.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,069.10/473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.82

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