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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.91, 658.19 and 299.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.91, 658.19 and 299.93 is: 413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.91 : 658.19 = 299.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.91/658.19 = 299.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.91x = 658.19 × 299.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.91x = 197,408.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,408.39/476.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.93

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