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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.73, 712.40 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.73, 712.40 and 291.56 is: 437.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.73 : 712.40 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.73/712.40 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.73x = 712.40 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.73x = 207,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,702.32/474.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.52

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