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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.84, 714 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.84, 714 and 202 is: 303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.84 : 714 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.84/714 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.84x = 714 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.84x = 144,228
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,228/475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.10

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