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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.16, 651.64 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.16, 651.64 and 292.74 is: 404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.16 : 651.64 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.16/651.64 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.16x = 651.64 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.16x = 190,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,761.09/472.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.02

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