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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.10, 713.52 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.10, 713.52 and 300.42 is: 450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.10 : 713.52 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.10/713.52 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.10x = 713.52 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.10x = 214,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,355.68/476.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.23

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