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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.99, 713.34 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.99, 713.34 and 202.34 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.99 : 713.34 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.99/713.34 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.99x = 713.34 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.99x = 144,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,339.00/475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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