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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.63, 713.33 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.63, 713.33 and 201.58 is: 302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.63 : 713.33 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.63/713.33 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.63x = 713.33 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.63x = 143,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,793.84/475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.32

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