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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 653.76 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 653.76 and 298.96 is: 412.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 653.76 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/653.76 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 653.76 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 195,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,448.09/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.41

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