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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.15, 710.17 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.15, 710.17 and 290.98 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.15 : 710.17 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.15/710.17 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.15x = 710.17 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.15x = 206,645.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,645.27/474.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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