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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.73, 711.61 and 200.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.73, 711.61 and 200.98 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.73 : 711.61 = 200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.73/711.61 = 200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.73x = 711.61 × 200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.73x = 143,019.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,019.38/474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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