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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.49, 711.01 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.49, 711.01 and 200.43 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.49 : 711.01 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.49/711.01 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.49x = 711.01 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.49x = 142,507.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,507.73/474.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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