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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.64, 711.14 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.64, 711.14 and 301.38 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.64 : 711.14 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.64/711.14 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.64x = 711.14 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.64x = 214,321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,321.87/473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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