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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 707.52 and 289.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 707.52 and 289.03 is: 433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 707.52 = 289.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/707.52 = 289.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 707.52 × 289.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 204,494.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,494.51/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.08

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