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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.23, 651.54 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.23, 651.54 and 297.57 is: 410.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.23 : 651.54 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.23/651.54 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.23x = 651.54 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.23x = 193,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,882.32/472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.57

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