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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.39, 654.48 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.39, 654.48 and 299.84 is: 413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.39 : 654.48 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.39/654.48 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.39x = 654.48 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.39x = 196,236.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,236.01/474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.66

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