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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.46, 715.71 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.46, 715.71 and 303.55 is: 455.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.46 : 715.71 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.46/715.71 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.46x = 715.71 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.46x = 217,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,253.77/476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.97

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