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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.00, 705.16 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.00, 705.16 and 296.79 is: 445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.00 : 705.16 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.00/705.16 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.00x = 705.16 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.00x = 209,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,282.16/470.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.28

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