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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.12, 655.86 and 300.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.12, 655.86 and 300.43 is: 414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.12 : 655.86 = 300.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.12/655.86 = 300.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.12x = 655.86 × 300.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.12x = 197,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,040.02/475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.72

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