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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.94, 710.34 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.94, 710.34 and 199.95 is: 299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.94 : 710.34 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.94/710.34 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.94x = 710.34 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.94x = 142,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,032.48/473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.68

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