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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 650.70 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 650.70 and 297.18 is: 409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 650.70 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/650.70 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 650.70 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 193,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,375.03/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.96

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