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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.91, 709.41 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.91, 709.41 and 288.12 is: 432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.91 : 709.41 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.91/709.41 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.91x = 709.41 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.91x = 204,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,397.33/472.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.22

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