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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.64, 705.90 and 299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.64, 705.90 and 299.72 is: 450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.64 : 705.90 = 299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.64/705.90 = 299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.64x = 705.90 × 299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.64x = 211,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,572.35/469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.50

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