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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.07, 653.91 and 299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.07, 653.91 and 299.53 is: 413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.07 : 653.91 = 299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.07/653.91 = 299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.07x = 653.91 × 299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.07x = 195,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,865.66/474.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.16

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