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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.36, 708.60 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.36, 708.60 and 289.48 is: 434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.36 : 708.60 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.36/708.60 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.36x = 708.60 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.36x = 205,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,125.53/472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.26

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