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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 655.90 and 298.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 655.90 and 298.34 is: 411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 655.90 = 298.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/655.90 = 298.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 655.90 × 298.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 195,681.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,681.21/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.72

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