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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.15, 711.67 and 291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.15, 711.67 and 291.98 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.15 : 711.67 = 291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.15/711.67 = 291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.15x = 711.67 × 291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.15x = 207,793.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,793.41/475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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