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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 711.82 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 711.82 and 301.02 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 711.82 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/711.82 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 711.82 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 214,272.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,272.06/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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