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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.53, 712.93 and 301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.53, 712.93 and 301.83 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.53 : 712.93 = 301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.53/712.93 = 301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.53x = 712.93 × 301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.53x = 215,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,185.97/475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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