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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 710.78 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 710.78 and 199.87 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 710.78 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/710.78 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 710.78 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 142,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,060.82/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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