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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.03, 651.51 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.03, 651.51 and 306.18 is: 422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.03 : 651.51 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.03/651.51 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.03x = 651.51 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.03x = 199,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,479.33/472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.60

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