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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.22, 655.53 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.22, 655.53 and 298.44 is: 411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.22 : 655.53 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.22/655.53 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.22x = 655.53 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.22x = 195,636.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,636.37/475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.68

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