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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.36, 713.82 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.36, 713.82 and 305 is: 457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.36 : 713.82 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.36/713.82 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.36x = 713.82 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.36x = 217,715.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,715.10/476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.04

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