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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 651.51 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 651.51 and 285.66 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 651.51 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/651.51 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 651.51 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 186,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,110.35/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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