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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.18, 651.76 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.18, 651.76 and 297.68 is: 410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.18 : 651.76 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.18/651.76 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.18x = 651.76 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.18x = 194,015.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,015.92/472.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.89

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