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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.42, 716.52 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.42, 716.52 and 303.54 is: 455.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.42 : 716.52 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.42/716.52 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.42x = 716.52 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.42x = 217,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,492.48/477.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.56

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