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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.89, 713.86 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.89, 713.86 and 202.02 is: 303.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.89 : 713.86 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.89/713.86 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.89x = 713.86 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.89x = 144,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,214.00/475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.04

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