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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.02, 707.61 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.02, 707.61 and 289.53 is: 434.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.02 : 707.61 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.02/707.61 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.02x = 707.61 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.02x = 204,874.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,874.32/472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.04

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