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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.03, 704.25 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.03, 704.25 and 296.32 is: 443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.03 : 704.25 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.03/704.25 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.03x = 704.25 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.03x = 208,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,683.36/470.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.98

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