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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.78, 651.06 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.78, 651.06 and 285.23 is: 393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.78 : 651.06 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.78/651.06 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.78x = 651.06 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.78x = 185,702.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,702.76/471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.63

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