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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.74, 651.07 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.74, 651.07 and 285.24 is: 393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.74 : 651.07 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.74/651.07 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.74x = 651.07 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.74x = 185,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,708.74/471.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.67

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