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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.86, 713.07 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.86, 713.07 and 304.50 is: 456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.86 : 713.07 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.86/713.07 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.86x = 713.07 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.86x = 217,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,129.82/475.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.29

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