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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 653.55 and 299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 653.55 and 299.39 is: 413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 653.55 = 299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/653.55 = 299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 653.55 × 299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 195,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,666.33/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.20

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