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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.64, 710.48 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.64, 710.48 and 301.50 is: 451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.64 : 710.48 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.64/710.48 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.64x = 710.48 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.64x = 214,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,209.10/474.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.31

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