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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 707.58 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 707.58 and 288.69 is: 433.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 707.58 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/707.58 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 707.58 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 204,271.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,271.27/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.06

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