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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.15, 651.58 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.15, 651.58 and 285.62 is: 394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.15 : 651.58 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.15/651.58 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.15x = 651.58 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.15x = 186,099.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,099.59/472.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.15

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