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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.95, 706.45 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.95, 706.45 and 297.76 is: 446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.95 : 706.45 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.95/706.45 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.95x = 706.45 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.95x = 210,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,352.55/470.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.66

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