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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.91, 655.47 and 297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.91, 655.47 and 297.98 is: 411.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.91 : 655.47 = 297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.91/655.47 = 297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.91x = 655.47 × 297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.91x = 195,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,315.29/474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.27

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