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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.20, 651.27 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.20, 651.27 and 285.63 is: 393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.20 : 651.27 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.20/651.27 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.20x = 651.27 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.20x = 186,020.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,020.88/472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.95

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