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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.98, 709.80 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.98, 709.80 and 229.62 is: 344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.98 : 709.80 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.98/709.80 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.98x = 709.80 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.98x = 162,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,984.28/472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.59

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