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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.54, 714.82 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.54, 714.82 and 303.48 is: 455.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.54 : 714.82 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.54/714.82 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.54x = 714.82 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.54x = 216,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,933.57/476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.23

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