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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.63, 650.75 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.63, 650.75 and 296.88 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.63 : 650.75 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.63/650.75 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.63x = 650.75 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.63x = 193,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,194.66/471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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