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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.06, 651.16 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.06, 651.16 and 303.94 is: 419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.06 : 651.16 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.06/651.16 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.06x = 651.16 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.06x = 197,913.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,913.57/472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.26

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