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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.08, 712.19 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.08, 712.19 and 301.22 is: 451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.08 : 712.19 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.08/712.19 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.08x = 712.19 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.08x = 214,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,525.87/475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.56

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