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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.59, 710.84 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.59, 710.84 and 291.44 is: 436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.59 : 710.84 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.59/710.84 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.59x = 710.84 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.59x = 207,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,169.72/474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.52

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