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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.03, 711.12 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.03, 711.12 and 289.08 is: 433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.03 : 711.12 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.03/711.12 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.03x = 711.12 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.03x = 205,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,570.57/474.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.67

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