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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.93, 710.94 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.93, 710.94 and 291.72 is: 436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.93 : 710.94 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.93/710.94 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.93x = 710.94 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.93x = 207,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,395.42/474.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.69

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