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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.01, 710.80 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.01, 710.80 and 199.91 is: 299.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.01 : 710.80 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.01/710.80 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.01x = 710.80 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.01x = 142,096.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,096.03/474.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.77

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