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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.98, 651.36 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.98, 651.36 and 285.44 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.98 : 651.36 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.98/651.36 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.98x = 651.36 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.98x = 185,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,924.20/471.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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