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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.18, 652.68 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.18, 652.68 and 298.64 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.18 : 652.68 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.18/652.68 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.18x = 652.68 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.18x = 194,916.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,916.36/473.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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