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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.80, 655.44 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.80, 655.44 and 297.84 is: 411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.80 : 655.44 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.80/655.44 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.80x = 655.44 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.80x = 195,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,217.59/474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.16

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