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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.90, 651.23 and 285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.90, 651.23 and 285.36 is: 393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.90 : 651.23 = 285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.90/651.23 = 285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.90x = 651.23 × 285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.90x = 185,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,837.08/471.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.81

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