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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.46, 714.21 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.46, 714.21 and 302.55 is: 454.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.46 : 714.21 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.46/714.21 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.46x = 714.21 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.46x = 216,080.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,080.42/475.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.47

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