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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.44, 714.80 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.44, 714.80 and 303.10 is: 454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.44 : 714.80 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.44/714.80 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.44x = 714.80 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.44x = 216,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,654.36/476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.74

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