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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.21, 706.79 and 288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.21, 706.79 and 288.63 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.21 : 706.79 = 288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.21/706.79 = 288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.21x = 706.79 × 288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.21x = 203,999.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,999.35/471.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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