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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.49, 707.23 and 290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.49, 707.23 and 290.05 is: 435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.49 : 707.23 = 290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.49/707.23 = 290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.49x = 707.23 × 290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.49x = 205,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,130.66/471.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.07

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