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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.26, 655.72 and 300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.26, 655.72 and 300.57 is: 414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.26 : 655.72 = 300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.26/655.72 = 300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.26x = 655.72 × 300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.26x = 197,089.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,089.76/475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.70

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