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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 711.72 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 711.72 and 200.40 is: 300.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 711.72 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/711.72 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 711.72 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 142,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,628.02/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.60

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