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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.02, 712.23 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.02, 712.23 and 292.17 is: 438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.02 : 712.23 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.02/712.23 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.02x = 712.23 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.02x = 208,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,092.24/475.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.07

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