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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.66, 706.13 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.66, 706.13 and 288.50 is: 431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.66 : 706.13 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.66/706.13 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.66x = 706.13 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.66x = 203,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,715.30/471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.91

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