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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 712.19 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 712.19 and 291.16 is: 437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 712.19 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/712.19 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 712.19 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 207,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,361.24/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.14

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