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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 657.79 and 299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 657.79 and 299.97 is: 413.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 657.79 = 299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/657.79 = 299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 657.79 × 299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 197,316.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,316.52/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.74

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