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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.06, 706.62 and 298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.06, 706.62 and 298.90 is: 447.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.06 : 706.62 = 298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.06/706.62 = 298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.06x = 706.62 × 298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.06x = 211,208.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,208.72/472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.42

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