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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.67, 712.14 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.67, 712.14 and 200.62 is: 300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.67 : 712.14 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.67/712.14 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.67x = 712.14 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.67x = 142,867.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,867.75/474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.98

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