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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.14, 655.65 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.14, 655.65 and 300.48 is: 414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.14 : 655.65 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.14/655.65 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.14x = 655.65 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.14x = 197,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,009.71/475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.64

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