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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.56, 651.86 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.56, 651.86 and 297.60 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.56 : 651.86 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.56/651.86 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.56x = 651.86 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.56x = 193,993.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,993.54/472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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