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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.20, 711.12 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.20, 711.12 and 291.32 is: 436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.20 : 711.12 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.20/711.12 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.20x = 711.12 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.20x = 207,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,163.48/474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.87

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