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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.88, 654 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.88, 654 and 299.28 is: 413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.88 : 654 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.88/654 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.88x = 654 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.88x = 195,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,729.12/473.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.04

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