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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.80, 709.04 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.80, 709.04 and 290.18 is: 435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.80 : 709.04 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.80/709.04 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.80x = 709.04 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.80x = 205,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,749.23/472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.17

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