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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.17, 651.77 and 384.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.17, 651.77 and 384.69 is: 531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.17 : 651.77 = 384.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.17/651.77 = 384.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.17x = 651.77 × 384.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.17x = 250,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,727.48/472.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.01

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