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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 709.13 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 709.13 and 299.69 is: 448.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 709.13 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/709.13 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 709.13 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 212,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,514.13/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.78

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