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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.77, 709.62 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.77, 709.62 and 299.78 is: 449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.77 : 709.62 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.77/709.62 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.77x = 709.62 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.77x = 212,729.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,729.88/472.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.96

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