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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.01, 713.52 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.01, 713.52 and 302.81 is: 453.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.01 : 713.52 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.01/713.52 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.01x = 713.52 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.01x = 216,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,060.99/476.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.90

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