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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.18, 706.97 and 288.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.18, 706.97 and 288.71 is: 433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.18 : 706.97 = 288.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.18/706.97 = 288.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.18x = 706.97 × 288.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.18x = 204,109.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,109.31/471.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.19

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