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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.18, 654.24 and 299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.18, 654.24 and 299.42 is: 413.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.18 : 654.24 = 299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.18/654.24 = 299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.18x = 654.24 × 299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.18x = 195,892.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,892.54/474.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.12

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