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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.54, 706.13 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.54, 706.13 and 297.68 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.54 : 706.13 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.54/706.13 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.54x = 706.13 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.54x = 210,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,195.76/471.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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