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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.96, 651.60 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.96, 651.60 and 297.60 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.96 : 651.60 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.96/651.60 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.96x = 651.60 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.96x = 193,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,916.16/471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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