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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.45, 711.96 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.45, 711.96 and 200.53 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.45 : 711.96 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.45/711.96 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.45x = 711.96 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.45x = 142,767.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,767.56/474.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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