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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.62, 711.71 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.62, 711.71 and 301.19 is: 451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.62 : 711.71 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.62/711.71 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.62x = 711.71 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.62x = 214,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,358.43/474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.64

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