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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.92, 651.28 and 285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.92, 651.28 and 285.36 is: 393.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.92 : 651.28 = 285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.92/651.28 = 285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.92x = 651.28 × 285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.92x = 185,849.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,849.26/471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.82

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