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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.44, 710.18 and 291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.44, 710.18 and 291.22 is: 435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.44 : 710.18 = 291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.44/710.18 = 291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.44x = 710.18 × 291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.44x = 206,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,818.62/474.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.92

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