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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.78, 651.04 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.78, 651.04 and 282.75 is: 390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.78 : 651.04 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.78/651.04 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.78x = 651.04 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.78x = 184,081.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,081.56/471.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.19

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