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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.29, 654.42 and 299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.29, 654.42 and 299.53 is: 413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.29 : 654.42 = 299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.29/654.42 = 299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.29x = 654.42 × 299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.29x = 196,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,018.12/474.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.29

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