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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.17, 655.82 and 298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.17, 655.82 and 298.21 is: 411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.17 : 655.82 = 298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.17/655.82 = 298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.17x = 655.82 × 298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.17x = 195,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,572.08/475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.58

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