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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 710.43 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 710.43 and 291.30 is: 437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 710.43 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/710.43 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 710.43 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 206,948.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,948.26/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.40

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