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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.67, 709.56 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.67, 709.56 and 291.42 is: 436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.67 : 709.56 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.67/709.56 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.67x = 709.56 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.67x = 206,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,779.98/473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.55

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