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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 651.27 and 285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 651.27 and 285.60 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 651.27 = 285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/651.27 = 285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 651.27 × 285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 186,002.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,002.71/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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