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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.17, 651.47 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.17, 651.47 and 285.63 is: 394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.17 : 651.47 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.17/651.47 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.17x = 651.47 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.17x = 186,077.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,077.95/472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.09

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