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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.71, 711.86 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.71, 711.86 and 200.66 is: 300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.71 : 711.86 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.71/711.86 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.71x = 711.86 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.71x = 142,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,842.60/474.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.90

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