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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 651.51 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 651.51 and 297.54 is: 410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 651.51 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/651.51 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 651.51 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 193,850.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,850.29/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.73

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