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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.43, 706.83 and 288.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.43, 706.83 and 288.78 is: 432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.43 : 706.83 = 288.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.43/706.83 = 288.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.43x = 706.83 × 288.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.43x = 204,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,118.37/471.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.98

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