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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.75, 655.16 and 300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.75, 655.16 and 300.11 is: 414.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.75 : 655.16 = 300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.75/655.16 = 300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.75x = 655.16 × 300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.75x = 196,615.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,615.29/474.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.14

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