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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.36, 650.16 and 296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.36, 650.16 and 296.72 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.36 : 650.16 = 296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.36/650.16 = 296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.36x = 650.16 × 296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.36x = 192,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,915.48/471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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