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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.09, 654.39 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.09, 654.39 and 299.55 is: 413.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.09 : 654.39 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.09/654.39 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.09x = 654.39 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.09x = 196,022.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,022.52/474.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.47

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