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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.61, 705.20 and 299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.61, 705.20 and 299.25 is: 448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.61 : 705.20 = 299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.61/705.20 = 299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.61x = 705.20 × 299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.61x = 211,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,029.60/470.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.42

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