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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.98, 655.52 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.98, 655.52 and 307.04 is: 423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.98 : 655.52 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.98/655.52 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.98x = 655.52 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.98x = 201,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,270.86/474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.75

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