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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 710.53 and 300.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 710.53 and 300.62 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 710.53 = 300.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/710.53 = 300.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 710.53 × 300.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 213,599.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,599.53/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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