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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.99, 710.64 and 199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.99, 710.64 and 199.73 is: 299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.99 : 710.64 = 199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.99/710.64 = 199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.99x = 710.64 × 199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.99x = 141,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,937.90/473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.46

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