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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.81, 651.10 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.81, 651.10 and 297.26 is: 410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.81 : 651.10 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.81/651.10 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.81x = 651.10 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.81x = 193,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,545.99/471.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.22

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