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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.93, 651.29 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.93, 651.29 and 285.48 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.93 : 651.29 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.93/651.29 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.93x = 651.29 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.93x = 185,930.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,930.27/471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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