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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 710.91 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 710.91 and 301.12 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 710.91 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/710.91 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 710.91 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 214,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,067.44/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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