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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.98, 655.29 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.98, 655.29 and 297.88 is: 410.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.98 : 655.29 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.98/655.29 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.98x = 655.29 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.98x = 195,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,196.15/474.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.95

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