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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.32, 710.10 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.32, 710.10 and 291.16 is: 435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.32 : 710.10 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.32/710.10 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.32x = 710.10 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.32x = 206,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,753.60/474.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.89

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