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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.60, 711.18 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.60, 711.18 and 303.24 is: 454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.60 : 711.18 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.60/711.18 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.60x = 711.18 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.60x = 215,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,658.22/474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.40

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