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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.31, 713.84 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.31, 713.84 and 302.43 is: 453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.31 : 713.84 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.31/713.84 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.31x = 713.84 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.31x = 215,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,885.12/476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.24

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