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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.99, 651.42 and 393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.99, 651.42 and 393.20 is: 542.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.99 : 651.42 = 393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.99/651.42 = 393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.99x = 651.42 × 393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.99x = 256,137.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,137.53/471.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.67

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