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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.98, 711.24 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.98, 711.24 and 200.04 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.98 : 711.24 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.98/711.24 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.98x = 711.24 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.98x = 142,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,276.45/473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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