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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.86, 709.35 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.86, 709.35 and 289.98 is: 435.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.86 : 709.35 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.86/709.35 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.86x = 709.35 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.86x = 205,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,697.31/472.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.01

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