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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.03, 705.75 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.03, 705.75 and 297.32 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.03 : 705.75 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.03/705.75 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.03x = 705.75 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.03x = 209,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,833.59/471.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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