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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.17, 711.23 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.17, 711.23 and 301.16 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.17 : 711.23 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.17/711.23 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.17x = 711.23 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.17x = 214,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,194.30/474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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