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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.72, 651.09 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.72, 651.09 and 285.32 is: 393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.72 : 651.09 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.72/651.09 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.72x = 651.09 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.72x = 185,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,770.09/471.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.81

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