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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.89, 710.01 and 300.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.89, 710.01 and 300.63 is: 451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.89 : 710.01 = 300.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.89/710.01 = 300.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.89x = 710.01 × 300.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.89x = 213,450.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,450.31/472.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.37

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