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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.51, 709.23 and 290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.51, 709.23 and 290.36 is: 434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.51 : 709.23 = 290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.51/709.23 = 290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.51x = 709.23 × 290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.51x = 205,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,928.48/473.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.90

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