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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.43, 713.16 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.43, 713.16 and 302.63 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.43 : 713.16 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.43/713.16 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.43x = 713.16 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.43x = 215,820.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,820.05/475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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