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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.60, 711.60 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.60, 711.60 and 200.63 is: 300.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.60 : 711.60 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.60/711.60 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.60x = 711.60 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.60x = 142,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,764.75/474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.81

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