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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.66, 708.89 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.66, 708.89 and 291.18 is: 435.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.66 : 708.89 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.66/708.89 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.66x = 708.89 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.66x = 206,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,413.13/473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.79

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