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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.84, 709.48 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.84, 709.48 and 290.32 is: 435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.84 : 709.48 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.84/709.48 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.84x = 709.48 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.84x = 205,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,976.23/472.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.62

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