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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.20, 651.88 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.20, 651.88 and 304.24 is: 420.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.20 : 651.88 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.20/651.88 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.20x = 651.88 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.20x = 198,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,327.97/472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.01

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