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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.23, 651.69 and 297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.23, 651.69 and 297.54 is: 410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.23 : 651.69 = 297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.23/651.69 = 297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.23x = 651.69 × 297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.23x = 193,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,903.84/472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.61

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