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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.72, 474.67 and 298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.72, 474.67 and 298.97 is: 448.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.72 : 474.67 = 298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.72/474.67 = 298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.72x = 474.67 × 298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.72x = 141,912.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,912.09/316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.07

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