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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.73, 657.72 and 299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.73, 657.72 and 299.61 is: 413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.73 : 657.72 = 299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.73/657.72 = 299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.73x = 657.72 × 299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.73x = 197,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,059.49/476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.36

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