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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.60, 714.12 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.60, 714.12 and 303.36 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.60 : 714.12 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.60/714.12 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.60x = 714.12 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.60x = 216,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,635.44/475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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