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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.67, 711.98 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.67, 711.98 and 301.67 is: 452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.67 : 711.98 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.67/711.98 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.67x = 711.98 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.67x = 214,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,777.94/474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.48

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