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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.71, 707.54 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.71, 707.54 and 289.13 is: 433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.71 : 707.54 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.71/707.54 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.71x = 707.54 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.71x = 204,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,569.59/471.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.68

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