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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.02, 715.34 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.02, 715.34 and 303.53 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.02 : 715.34 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.02/715.34 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.02x = 715.34 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.02x = 217,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,122.06/477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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