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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474, 653.80 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474, 653.80 and 299.04 is: 412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474 : 653.80 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474/653.80 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474x = 653.80 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474x = 195,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,512.35/474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.47

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