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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.27, 717.11 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.27, 717.11 and 304.02 is: 456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.27 : 717.11 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.27/717.11 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.27x = 717.11 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.27x = 218,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,010.68/477.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.79

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