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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 652.23 and 298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 652.23 and 298.23 is: 411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 652.23 = 298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/652.23 = 298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 652.23 × 298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 194,514.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,514.55/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.31

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