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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.58, 711.73 and 300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.58, 711.73 and 300.99 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.58 : 711.73 = 300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.58/711.73 = 300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.58x = 711.73 × 300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.58x = 214,223.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,223.61/474.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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