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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.66, 711.32 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.66, 711.32 and 200.48 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.66 : 711.32 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.66/711.32 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.66x = 711.32 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.66x = 142,600.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,600.87/474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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