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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.88, 714.68 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.88, 714.68 and 303.27 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.88 : 714.68 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.88/714.68 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.88x = 714.68 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.88x = 216,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,739.49/476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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