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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.57, 650.67 and 297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.57, 650.67 and 297.02 is: 409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.57 : 650.67 = 297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.57/650.67 = 297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.57x = 650.67 × 297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.57x = 193,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,258.75/471.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.82

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