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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.07, 655.29 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.07, 655.29 and 300.53 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.07 : 655.29 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.07/655.29 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.07x = 655.29 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.07x = 196,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,934.30/475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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