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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.34, 710.74 and 289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.34, 710.74 and 289.29 is: 433.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.34 : 710.74 = 289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.34/710.74 = 289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.34x = 710.74 × 289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.34x = 205,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,609.97/474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.47

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