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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.99, 715.52 and 304.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.99, 715.52 and 304.00 is: 456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.99 : 715.52 = 304.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.99/715.52 = 304.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.99x = 715.52 × 304.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.99x = 217,519.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,519.37/476.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.03

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