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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 650.87 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 650.87 and 297 is: 409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 650.87 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/650.87 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 650.87 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 193,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,308.02/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.82

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