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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.54, 709.98 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.54, 709.98 and 290.67 is: 435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.54 : 709.98 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.54/709.98 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.54x = 709.98 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.54x = 206,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,369.89/473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.81

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