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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.10, 715.02 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.10, 715.02 and 301.42 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.10 : 715.02 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.10/715.02 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.10x = 715.02 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.10x = 215,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,521.33/477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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