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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.20, 651.63 and 285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.20, 651.63 and 285.67 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.20 : 651.63 = 285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.20/651.63 = 285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.20x = 651.63 × 285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.20x = 186,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,153.03/472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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