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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.49, 713.11 and 201.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.49, 713.11 and 201.79 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.49 : 713.11 = 201.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.49/713.11 = 201.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.49x = 713.11 × 201.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.49x = 143,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,898.47/475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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