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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.09, 655.77 and 300.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.09, 655.77 and 300.55 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.09 : 655.77 = 300.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.09/655.77 = 300.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.09x = 655.77 × 300.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.09x = 197,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,091.67/475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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