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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.96, 710.80 and 200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.96, 710.80 and 200 is: 299.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.96 : 710.80 = 200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.96/710.80 = 200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.96x = 710.80 × 200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.96x = 142,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,160/473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.94

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