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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.27, 657.03 and 299.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.27, 657.03 and 299.45 is: 413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.27 : 657.03 = 299.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.27/657.03 = 299.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.27x = 657.03 × 299.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.27x = 196,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,748.71/476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.10

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