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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.38, 708.73 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.38, 708.73 and 299.18 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.38 : 708.73 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.38/708.73 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.38x = 708.73 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.38x = 212,037.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,037.84/472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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