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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.77, 705.99 and 297.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.77, 705.99 and 297.41 is: 446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.77 : 705.99 = 297.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.77/705.99 = 297.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.77x = 705.99 × 297.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.77x = 209,968.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,968.21/470.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.01

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