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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.24, 710.55 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.24, 710.55 and 301.01 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.24 : 710.55 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.24/710.55 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.24x = 710.55 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.24x = 213,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,879.10/473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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