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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.79, 652.49 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.79, 652.49 and 298.13 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.79 : 652.49 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.79/652.49 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.79x = 652.49 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.79x = 194,526.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,526.84/472.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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