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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.49, 707.69 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.49, 707.69 and 289.24 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.49 : 707.69 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.49/707.69 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.49x = 707.69 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.49x = 204,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,692.26/471.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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