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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.19, 710.23 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.19, 710.23 and 291.03 is: 435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.19 : 710.23 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.19/710.23 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.19x = 710.23 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.19x = 206,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,698.24/474.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.90

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