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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.95, 710.78 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.95, 710.78 and 200.03 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.95 : 710.78 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.95/710.78 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.95x = 710.78 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.95x = 142,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,176.32/473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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