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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.52, 710.66 and 300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.52, 710.66 and 300.58 is: 450.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.52 : 710.66 = 300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.52/710.66 = 300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.52x = 710.66 × 300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.52x = 213,610.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,610.18/474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.16

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