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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.76, 712.60 and 292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.76, 712.60 and 292.60 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.76 : 712.60 = 292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.76/712.60 = 292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.76x = 712.60 × 292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.76x = 208,501.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,501.73/475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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