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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.07, 651.47 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.07, 651.47 and 285.66 is: 394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.07 : 651.47 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.07/651.47 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.07x = 651.47 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.07x = 186,097.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,097.49/472.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.21

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