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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.47, 705.86 and 297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.47, 705.86 and 297.25 is: 445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.47 : 705.86 = 297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.47/705.86 = 297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.47x = 705.86 × 297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.47x = 209,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,820.39/470.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.98

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