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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.92, 655.44 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.92, 655.44 and 300.32 is: 414.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.92 : 655.44 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.92/655.44 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.92x = 655.44 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.92x = 196,841.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,841.74/474.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.47

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