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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.24, 712 and 200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.24, 712 and 200.85 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.24 : 712 = 200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.24/712 = 200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.24x = 712 × 200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.24x = 143,005.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,005.20/475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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