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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.05, 651.11 and 389.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.05, 651.11 and 389.03 is: 536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.05 : 651.11 = 389.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.05/651.11 = 389.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.05x = 651.11 × 389.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.05x = 253,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,296.12/472.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.59

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