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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.25, 707.57 and 289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.25, 707.57 and 289.26 is: 433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.25 : 707.57 = 289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.25/707.57 = 289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.25x = 707.57 × 289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.25x = 204,669.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,669.08/472.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.40

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