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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 651 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 651 and 355.28 is: 490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 651 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/651 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 651 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 231,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,287.28/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.10

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