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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 708.83 and 299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 708.83 and 299.05 is: 448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 708.83 = 299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/708.83 = 299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 708.83 × 299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 211,974.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,974.96/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.49

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