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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 706.87 and 298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 706.87 and 298.18 is: 446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 706.87 = 298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/706.87 = 298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 706.87 × 298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 210,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,774.50/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.52

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