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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.05, 708.46 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.05, 708.46 and 299.20 is: 448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.05 : 708.46 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.05/708.46 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.05x = 708.46 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.05x = 211,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,971.23/473.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.09

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