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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.87, 711.72 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.87, 711.72 and 200.73 is: 300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.87 : 711.72 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.87/711.72 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.87x = 711.72 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.87x = 142,863.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,863.56/474.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.85

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