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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.54, 650.48 and 296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.54, 650.48 and 296.76 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.54 : 650.48 = 296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.54/650.48 = 296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.54x = 650.48 × 296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.54x = 193,036.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,036.44/471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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