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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.22, 707.15 and 298.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.22, 707.15 and 298.37 is: 446.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.22 : 707.15 = 298.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.22/707.15 = 298.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.22x = 707.15 × 298.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.22x = 210,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,992.35/472.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.81

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