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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.31, 709.29 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.31, 709.29 and 287.82 is: 431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.31 : 709.29 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.31/709.29 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.31x = 709.29 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.31x = 204,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,147.85/473.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.32

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