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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.18, 651.70 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.18, 651.70 and 295.25 is: 407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.18 : 651.70 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.18/651.70 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.18x = 651.70 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.18x = 192,409.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,409.87/472.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.49

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