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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.03, 709.62 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.03, 709.62 and 288.08 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.03 : 709.62 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.03/709.62 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.03x = 709.62 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.03x = 204,423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,423.78/473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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