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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.38, 708.59 and 289.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.38, 708.59 and 289.66 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.38 : 708.59 = 289.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.38/708.59 = 289.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.38x = 708.59 × 289.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.38x = 205,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,250.18/472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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