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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 711.56 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 711.56 and 200.44 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 711.56 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/711.56 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 711.56 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 142,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,625.09/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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