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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.44, 650.58 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.44, 650.58 and 296.84 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.44 : 650.58 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.44/650.58 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.44x = 650.58 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.44x = 193,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,118.17/471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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