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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.35, 706.78 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.35, 706.78 and 298.16 is: 447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.35 : 706.78 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.35/706.78 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.35x = 706.78 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.35x = 210,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,733.52/471.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.09

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