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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.85, 713.78 and 201.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.85, 713.78 and 201.77 is: 302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.85 : 713.78 = 201.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.85/713.78 = 201.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.85x = 713.78 × 201.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.85x = 144,019.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,019.39/475.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.66

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