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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.94, 712.53 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.94, 712.53 and 302.81 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.94 : 712.53 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.94/712.53 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.94x = 712.53 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.94x = 215,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,757.65/475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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