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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.57, 707.76 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.57, 707.76 and 289.32 is: 434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.57 : 707.76 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.57/707.76 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.57x = 707.76 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.57x = 204,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,769.12/471.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.23

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