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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.06, 715.28 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.06, 715.28 and 302.81 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.06 : 715.28 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.06/715.28 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.06x = 715.28 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.06x = 216,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,588.85/476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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