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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 719.07 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 719.07 and 297.06 is: 446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 719.07 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/719.07 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 719.07 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 213,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,606.93/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.02

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