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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 702.90 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 702.90 and 297.72 is: 447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 702.90 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/702.90 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 702.90 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 209,267.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,267.39/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.50

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