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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.97, 720.05 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.97, 720.05 and 297.50 is: 446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.97 : 720.05 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.97/720.05 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.97x = 720.05 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.97x = 214,209.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,209.79/479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.30

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