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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.26, 714.92 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.26, 714.92 and 301.14 is: 452.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.26 : 714.92 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.26/714.92 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.26x = 714.92 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.26x = 215,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,289.50/476.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.04

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