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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.46, 713.36 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.46, 713.36 and 201.52 is: 302.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.46 : 713.36 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.46/713.36 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.46x = 713.36 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.46x = 143,756.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,756.31/475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.35

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