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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.54, 713.60 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.54, 713.60 and 201.62 is: 302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.54 : 713.60 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.54/713.60 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.54x = 713.60 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.54x = 143,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,876.03/475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.55

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