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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.84, 655.42 and 300.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.84, 655.42 and 300.30 is: 414.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.84 : 655.42 = 300.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.84/655.42 = 300.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.84x = 655.42 × 300.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.84x = 196,822.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,822.63/474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.50

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