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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.06, 714.96 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.06, 714.96 and 303.18 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.06 : 714.96 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.06/714.96 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.06x = 714.96 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.06x = 216,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,761.57/477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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