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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.89, 653.95 and 299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.89, 653.95 and 299.06 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.89 : 653.95 = 299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.89/653.95 = 299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.89x = 653.95 × 299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.89x = 195,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,571.17/473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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