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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.11, 708.06 and 290.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.11, 708.06 and 290.41 is: 434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.11 : 708.06 = 290.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.11/708.06 = 290.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.11x = 708.06 × 290.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.11x = 205,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,627.70/473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.63

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