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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475, 712.76 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475, 712.76 and 201.04 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475 : 712.76 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475/712.76 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475x = 712.76 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475x = 143,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,293.27/475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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