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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472, 651.17 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472, 651.17 and 306.15 is: 422.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472 : 651.17 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472/651.17 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472x = 651.17 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472x = 199,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,355.70/472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.36

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