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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 713.99 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 713.99 and 302.49 is: 453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 713.99 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/713.99 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 713.99 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 215,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,974.84/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.65

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