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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.72, 650.68 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.72, 650.68 and 297.04 is: 409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.72 : 650.68 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.72/650.68 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.72x = 650.68 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.72x = 193,277.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,277.99/471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.73

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