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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.29, 708.35 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.29, 708.35 and 298.42 is: 447.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.29 : 708.35 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.29/708.35 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.29x = 708.35 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.29x = 211,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,382.54/472.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.57

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