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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.51, 711.77 and 301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.51, 711.77 and 301.57 is: 451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.51 : 711.77 = 301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.51/711.77 = 301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.51x = 711.77 × 301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.51x = 214,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,648.48/475.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.41

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