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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.98, 714.33 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.98, 714.33 and 202.29 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.98 : 714.33 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.98/714.33 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.98x = 714.33 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.98x = 144,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,501.82/475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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