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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.63, 711.81 and 200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.63, 711.81 and 200.56 is: 300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.63 : 711.81 = 200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.63/711.81 = 200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.63x = 711.81 × 200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.63x = 142,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,760.61/474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.78

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