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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.88, 707.84 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.88, 707.84 and 289.16 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.88 : 707.84 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.88/707.84 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.88x = 707.84 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.88x = 204,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,679.01/471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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