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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.83, 712.25 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.83, 712.25 and 296.79 is: 445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.83 : 712.25 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.83/712.25 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.83x = 712.25 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.83x = 211,387.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,387.19/474.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.19

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