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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.70, 708.14 and 289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.70, 708.14 and 289.56 is: 433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.70 : 708.14 = 289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.70/708.14 = 289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.70x = 708.14 × 289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.70x = 205,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,049.02/472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.78

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