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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.41, 711.69 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.41, 711.69 and 200.58 is: 300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.41 : 711.69 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.41/711.69 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.41x = 711.69 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.41x = 142,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,747.36/474.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.90

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