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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.64, 714.82 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.64, 714.82 and 303.06 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.64 : 714.82 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.64/714.82 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.64x = 714.82 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.64x = 216,633.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,633.35/476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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