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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 711.46 and 200.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 711.46 and 200.78 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 711.46 = 200.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/711.46 = 200.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 711.46 × 200.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 142,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,846.94/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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