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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.62, 653.70 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.62, 653.70 and 299.20 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.62 : 653.70 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.62/653.70 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.62x = 653.70 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.62x = 195,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,587.04/473.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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