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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.34, 706.24 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.34, 706.24 and 286.29 is: 428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.34 : 706.24 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.34/706.24 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.34x = 706.24 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.34x = 202,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,189.81/471.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.97

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