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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502, 2,253.08 and 476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502, 2,253.08 and 476 is: 714.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502 : 2,253.08 = 476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502/2,253.08 = 476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502x = 2,253.08 × 476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502x = 1,072,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,466.08/1,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.03

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