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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471, 706.94 and 288.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471, 706.94 and 288.74 is: 433.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471 : 706.94 = 288.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471/706.94 = 288.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471x = 706.94 × 288.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471x = 204,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,121.86/471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.38

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