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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.63, 706.83 and 298.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.63, 706.83 and 298.29 is: 447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.63 : 706.83 = 298.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.63/706.83 = 298.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.63x = 706.83 × 298.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.63x = 210,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,840.32/471.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.05

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