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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.13, 711.33 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.13, 711.33 and 301.06 is: 451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.13 : 711.33 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.13/711.33 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.13x = 711.33 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.13x = 214,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,153.01/474.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.68

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