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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.08, 708.28 and 289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.08, 708.28 and 289.60 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.08 : 708.28 = 289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.08/708.28 = 289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.08x = 708.28 × 289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.08x = 205,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,117.89/472.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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