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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.00, 651.38 and 295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.00, 651.38 and 295.07 is: 407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.00 : 651.38 = 295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.00/651.38 = 295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.00x = 651.38 × 295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.00x = 192,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,201.81/472.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.21

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