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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.77, 710.52 and 300.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.77, 710.52 and 300.17 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.77 : 710.52 = 300.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.77/710.52 = 300.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.77x = 710.52 × 300.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.77x = 213,279.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,279.13/473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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