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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.94, 651.36 and 297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.94, 651.36 and 297.34 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.94 : 651.36 = 297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.94/651.36 = 297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.94x = 651.36 × 297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.94x = 193,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,675.38/471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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