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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.88, 655.34 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.88, 655.34 and 300.53 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.88 : 655.34 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.88/655.34 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.88x = 655.34 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.88x = 196,949.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,949.33/474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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