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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 713.64 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 713.64 and 201.72 is: 302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 713.64 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/713.64 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 713.64 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 143,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,955.46/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.63

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