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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.85, 709.99 and 288.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.85, 709.99 and 288.79 is: 432.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.85 : 709.99 = 288.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.85/709.99 = 288.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.85x = 709.99 × 288.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.85x = 205,038.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,038.01/473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.71

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