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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.86, 714.57 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.86, 714.57 and 305.50 is: 457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.86 : 714.57 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.86/714.57 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.86x = 714.57 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.86x = 218,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,301.14/476.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.79

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