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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.15, 715.26 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.15, 715.26 and 303.28 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.15 : 715.26 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.15/715.26 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.15x = 715.26 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.15x = 216,922.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,922.06/477.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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