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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.13, 655.70 and 298.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.13, 655.70 and 298.15 is: 411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.13 : 655.70 = 298.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.13/655.70 = 298.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.13x = 655.70 × 298.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.13x = 195,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,493.83/475.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.45

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