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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.72, 652.06 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.72, 652.06 and 298.04 is: 411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.72 : 652.06 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.72/652.06 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.72x = 652.06 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.72x = 194,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,339.96/472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.11

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