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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.55, 714.52 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.55, 714.52 and 302.30 is: 454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.55 : 714.52 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.55/714.52 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.55x = 714.52 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.55x = 215,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,999.40/475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.21

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