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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.41, 707.25 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.41, 707.25 and 289.25 is: 433.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.41 : 707.25 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.41/707.25 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.41x = 707.25 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.41x = 204,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,572.06/472.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.04

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