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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.01, 651.21 and 306.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.01, 651.21 and 306.43 is: 422.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.01 : 651.21 = 306.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.01/651.21 = 306.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.01x = 651.21 × 306.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.01x = 199,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,550.28/472.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.77

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