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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.52, 650.55 and 296.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.52, 650.55 and 296.83 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.52 : 650.55 = 296.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.52/650.55 = 296.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.52x = 650.55 × 296.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.52x = 193,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,102.76/471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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