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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.94, 652.72 and 298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.94, 652.72 and 298.25 is: 411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.94 : 652.72 = 298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.94/652.72 = 298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.94x = 652.72 × 298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.94x = 194,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,673.74/472.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.62

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