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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.80, 652.50 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.80, 652.50 and 298.14 is: 411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.80 : 652.50 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.80/652.50 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.80x = 652.50 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.80x = 194,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,536.35/472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.46

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