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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.76, 711.62 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.76, 711.62 and 201.02 is: 301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.76 : 711.62 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.76/711.62 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.76x = 711.62 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.76x = 143,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,046.04/474.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.30

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