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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.12, 706.32 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.12, 706.32 and 288.42 is: 432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.12 : 706.32 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.12/706.32 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.12x = 706.32 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.12x = 203,716.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,716.81/471.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.41

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