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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.39, 655.72 and 300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.39, 655.72 and 300.97 is: 415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.39 : 655.72 = 300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.39/655.72 = 300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.39x = 655.72 × 300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.39x = 197,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,352.05/475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.14

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