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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.06, 657.21 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.06, 657.21 and 299.28 is: 413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.06 : 657.21 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.06/657.21 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.06x = 657.21 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.06x = 196,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,687.17/476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.16

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