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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.96, 650.22 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.96, 650.22 and 296.56 is: 409.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.96 : 650.22 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.96/650.22 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.96x = 650.22 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.96x = 192,829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,829.24/470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.44

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