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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.15, 712.58 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.15, 712.58 and 301.55 is: 452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.15 : 712.58 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.15/712.58 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.15x = 712.58 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.15x = 214,878.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,878.50/475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.24

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