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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 709.17 and 299.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 709.17 and 299.51 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 709.17 = 299.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/709.17 = 299.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 709.17 × 299.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 212,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,398.46/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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