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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 708 and 289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 708 and 289.75 is: 433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 708 = 289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/708 = 289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 708 × 289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 205,143
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,143/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.78

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