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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.64, 707.88 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.64, 707.88 and 287.60 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.64 : 707.88 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.64/707.88 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.64x = 707.88 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.64x = 203,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,586.29/472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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