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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.48, 657.59 and 299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.48, 657.59 and 299.47 is: 413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.48 : 657.59 = 299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.48/657.59 = 299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.48x = 657.59 × 299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.48x = 196,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,928.48/476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.30

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