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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.23, 651.57 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.23, 651.57 and 297.48 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.23 : 651.57 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.23/651.57 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.23x = 651.57 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.23x = 193,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,829.04/472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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