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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.79, 713.96 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.79, 713.96 and 201.86 is: 302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.79 : 713.96 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.79/713.96 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.79x = 713.96 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.79x = 144,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,118.96/475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.90

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