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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.71, 707.11 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.71, 707.11 and 297.84 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.71 : 707.11 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.71/707.11 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.71x = 707.11 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.71x = 210,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,609.22/471.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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