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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.62, 653.52 and 298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.62, 653.52 and 298.84 is: 412.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.62 : 653.52 = 298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.62/653.52 = 298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.62x = 653.52 × 298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.62x = 195,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,297.92/473.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.35

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