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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.77, 716.36 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.77, 716.36 and 303.52 is: 456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.77 : 716.36 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.77/716.36 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.77x = 716.36 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.77x = 217,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,424.49/476.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.04

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