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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.75, 651.02 and 287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.75, 651.02 and 287.75 is: 397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.75 : 651.02 = 287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.75/651.02 = 287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.75x = 651.02 × 287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.75x = 187,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,331.01/471.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.10

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