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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.37, 714.55 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.37, 714.55 and 303.08 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.37 : 714.55 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.37/714.55 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.37x = 714.55 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.37x = 216,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,565.81/476.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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