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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.90, 651.23 and 285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.90, 651.23 and 285.35 is: 393.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.90 : 651.23 = 285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.90/651.23 = 285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.90x = 651.23 × 285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.90x = 185,830.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,830.82/471.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.79

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