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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.48, 655.86 and 298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.48, 655.86 and 298.45 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.48 : 655.86 = 298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.48/655.86 = 298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.48x = 655.86 × 298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.48x = 195,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,741.42/475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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