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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.88, 713.04 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.88, 713.04 and 304.52 is: 456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.88 : 713.04 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.88/713.04 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.88x = 713.04 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.88x = 217,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,134.94/475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.28

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