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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.73, 657.54 and 299.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.73, 657.54 and 299.49 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.73 : 657.54 = 299.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.73/657.54 = 299.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.73x = 657.54 × 299.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.73x = 196,926.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,926.65/476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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