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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.67, 713.40 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.67, 713.40 and 201.69 is: 302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.67 : 713.40 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.67/713.40 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.67x = 713.40 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.67x = 143,885.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,885.65/475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.49

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