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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.29, 713.44 and 302.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.29, 713.44 and 302.87 is: 453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.29 : 713.44 = 302.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.29/713.44 = 302.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.29x = 713.44 × 302.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.29x = 216,079.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,079.73/476.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.67

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