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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 705.51 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 705.51 and 297.63 is: 446.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 705.51 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/705.51 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 705.51 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 209,980.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,980.94/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.87

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