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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.94, 655.29 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.94, 655.29 and 297.99 is: 411.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.94 : 655.29 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.94/655.29 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.94x = 655.29 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.94x = 195,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,268.02/474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.14

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