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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.02, 651.36 and 285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.02, 651.36 and 285.45 is: 393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.02 : 651.36 = 285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.02/651.36 = 285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.02x = 651.36 × 285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.02x = 185,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,929.28/472.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.90

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