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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.28, 711.96 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.28, 711.96 and 292.16 is: 437.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.28 : 711.96 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.28/711.96 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.28x = 711.96 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.28x = 208,006.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,006.23/475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.65

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