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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.81, 708.99 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.81, 708.99 and 297.16 is: 445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.81 : 708.99 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.81/708.99 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.81x = 708.99 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.81x = 210,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,683.47/472.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.60

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