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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.88, 709.48 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.88, 709.48 and 299.68 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.88 : 709.48 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.88/709.48 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.88x = 709.48 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.88x = 212,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,616.97/472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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