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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.86, 713.82 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.86, 713.82 and 202.08 is: 303.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.86 : 713.82 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.86/713.82 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.86x = 713.82 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.86x = 144,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,248.75/475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.13

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