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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.09, 709.34 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.09, 709.34 and 290.52 is: 435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.09 : 709.34 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.09/709.34 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.09x = 709.34 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.09x = 206,076.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,076.00/473.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.60

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