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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.37, 652.79 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.37, 652.79 and 298.65 is: 411.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.37 : 652.79 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.37/652.79 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.37x = 652.79 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.37x = 194,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,954.24/473.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.84

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