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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 708.15 and 289.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 708.15 and 289.21 is: 433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 708.15 = 289.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/708.15 = 289.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 708.15 × 289.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 204,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,804.06/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.78

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