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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.16, 711.13 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.16, 711.13 and 292.68 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.16 : 711.13 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.16/711.13 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.16x = 711.13 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.16x = 208,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,133.53/475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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