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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 651.26 and 285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 651.26 and 285.35 is: 393.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 651.26 = 285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/651.26 = 285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 651.26 × 285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 185,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,835.61/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.79

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