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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.62, 714.05 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.62, 714.05 and 301.74 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.62 : 714.05 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.62/714.05 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.62x = 714.05 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.62x = 215,455.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,455.94/475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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