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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.40, 654.96 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.40, 654.96 and 299.68 is: 413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.40 : 654.96 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.40/654.96 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.40x = 654.96 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.40x = 196,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,278.41/474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.74

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