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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.87, 711.90 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.87, 711.90 and 200.82 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.87 : 711.90 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.87/711.90 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.87x = 711.90 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.87x = 142,963.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,963.76/474.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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