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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.16, 711.69 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.16, 711.69 and 291.99 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.16 : 711.69 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.16/711.69 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.16x = 711.69 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.16x = 207,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,807.94/475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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