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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.66, 711.66 and 200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.66, 711.66 and 200.67 is: 300.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.66 : 711.66 = 200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.66/711.66 = 200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.66x = 711.66 × 200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.66x = 142,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,808.81/474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.87

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