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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.06, 705.12 and 297.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.06, 705.12 and 297.90 is: 445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.06 : 705.12 = 297.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.06/705.12 = 297.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.06x = 705.12 × 297.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.06x = 210,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,055.25/471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.92

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