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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.51, 711.31 and 200.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.51, 711.31 and 200.84 is: 301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.51 : 711.31 = 200.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.51/711.31 = 200.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.51x = 711.31 × 200.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.51x = 142,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,859.50/474.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.07

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