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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.60, 712.44 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.60, 712.44 and 304.24 is: 455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.60 : 712.44 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.60/712.44 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.60x = 712.44 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.60x = 216,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,752.75/475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.75

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