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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.30, 710.88 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.30, 710.88 and 291.96 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.30 : 710.88 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.30/710.88 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.30x = 710.88 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.30x = 207,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,548.52/474.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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