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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.43, 715.64 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.43, 715.64 and 303.55 is: 455.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.43 : 715.64 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.43/715.64 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.43x = 715.64 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.43x = 217,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,229.22/477.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.00

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