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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.63, 713.65 and 201.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.63, 713.65 and 201.78 is: 302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.63 : 713.65 = 201.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.63/713.65 = 201.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.63x = 713.65 × 201.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.63x = 144,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,000.30/475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.76

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