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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.39, 652.95 and 298.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.39, 652.95 and 298.61 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.39 : 652.95 = 298.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.39/652.95 = 298.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.39x = 652.95 × 298.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.39x = 194,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,977.40/473.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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