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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.70, 709.50 and 290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.70, 709.50 and 290.45 is: 435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.70 : 709.50 = 290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.70/709.50 = 290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.70x = 709.50 × 290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.70x = 206,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,074.28/472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.95

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