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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.19, 651.50 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.19, 651.50 and 306.26 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.19 : 651.50 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.19/651.50 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.19x = 651.50 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.19x = 199,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,528.49/472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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