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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.81, 654.17 and 296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.81, 654.17 and 296.84 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.81 : 654.17 = 296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.81/654.17 = 296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.81x = 654.17 × 296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.81x = 194,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,179.07/473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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