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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.06, 705.96 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.06, 705.96 and 297.18 is: 445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.06 : 705.96 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.06/705.96 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.06x = 705.96 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.06x = 209,797.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,797.19/471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.37

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