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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.95, 713.34 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.95, 713.34 and 302.79 is: 453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.95 : 713.34 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.95/713.34 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.95x = 713.34 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.95x = 215,992.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,992.22/475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.81

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