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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.49, 711.61 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.49, 711.61 and 200.79 is: 301.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.49 : 711.61 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.49/711.61 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.49x = 711.61 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.49x = 142,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,884.17/474.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.13

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