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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.94, 653.96 and 299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.94, 653.96 and 299.25 is: 412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.94 : 653.96 = 299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.94/653.96 = 299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.94x = 653.96 × 299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.94x = 195,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,698.28/473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.92

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