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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.10, 711.93 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.10, 711.93 and 303.74 is: 455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.10 : 711.93 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.10/711.93 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.10x = 711.93 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.10x = 216,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,241.62/475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.15

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