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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.30, 704.95 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.30, 704.95 and 297.07 is: 445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.30 : 704.95 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.30/704.95 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.30x = 704.95 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.30x = 209,416.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,416.99/470.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.29

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