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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.88, 710.04 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.88, 710.04 and 302.52 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.88 : 710.04 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.88/710.04 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.88x = 710.04 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.88x = 214,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,801.30/473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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