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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.48, 712.61 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.48, 712.61 and 201.50 is: 301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.48 : 712.61 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.48/712.61 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.48x = 712.61 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.48x = 143,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,590.92/475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.99

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