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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.68, 710.96 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.68, 710.96 and 291.42 is: 437.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.68 : 710.96 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.68/710.96 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.68x = 710.96 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.68x = 207,187.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,187.96/473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.40

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