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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.18, 651.64 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.18, 651.64 and 285.68 is: 394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.18 : 651.64 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.18/651.64 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.18x = 651.64 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.18x = 186,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,160.94/472.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.26

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