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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 651.38 and 285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 651.38 and 285.56 is: 393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 651.38 = 285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/651.38 = 285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 651.38 × 285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 186,008.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,008.07/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.97

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