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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.17, 712.08 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.17, 712.08 and 301.35 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.17 : 712.08 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.17/712.08 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.17x = 712.08 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.17x = 214,585.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,585.31/475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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