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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.45, 711.66 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.45, 711.66 and 200.35 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.45 : 711.66 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.45/711.66 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.45x = 711.66 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.45x = 142,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,582.72/474.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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