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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.19, 712.90 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.19, 712.90 and 303.06 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.19 : 712.90 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.19/712.90 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.19x = 712.90 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.19x = 216,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,051.47/476.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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