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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.99, 711.91 and 200.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.99, 711.91 and 200.98 is: 301.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.99 : 711.91 = 200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.99/711.91 = 200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.99x = 711.91 × 200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.99x = 143,079.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,079.67/474.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.23

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