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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.15, 652.77 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.15, 652.77 and 296.04 is: 408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.15 : 652.77 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.15/652.77 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.15x = 652.77 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.15x = 193,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,247.98/473.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.43

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