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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.63, 655.10 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.63, 655.10 and 297.60 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.63 : 655.10 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.63/655.10 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.63x = 655.10 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.63x = 194,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,957.76/474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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