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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.10, 651.18 and 285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.10, 651.18 and 285.46 is: 393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.10 : 651.18 = 285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.10/651.18 = 285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.10x = 651.18 × 285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.10x = 185,885.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,885.84/472.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.74

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