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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.95, 714.94 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.95, 714.94 and 303.75 is: 455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.95 : 714.94 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.95/714.94 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.95x = 714.94 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.95x = 217,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,163.03/476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.32

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