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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.61, 655.26 and 300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.61, 655.26 and 300.26 is: 414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.61 : 655.26 = 300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.61/655.26 = 300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.61x = 655.26 × 300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.61x = 196,747.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,747.73/474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.55

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