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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.55, 711.46 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.55, 711.46 and 200.46 is: 300.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.55 : 711.46 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.55/711.46 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.55x = 711.46 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.55x = 142,619.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,619.27/474.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.54

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