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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.11, 657.33 and 299.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.11, 657.33 and 299.31 is: 413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.11 : 657.33 = 299.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.11/657.33 = 299.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.11x = 657.33 × 299.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.11x = 196,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,746.56/476.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.24

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