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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.40, 711.36 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.40, 711.36 and 291.24 is: 437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.40 : 711.36 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.40/711.36 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.40x = 711.36 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.40x = 207,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,176.49/473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.64

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