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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 709.80 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 709.80 and 302.72 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 709.80 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/709.80 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 709.80 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 214,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,870.66/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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