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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.24, 651.80 and 285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.24, 651.80 and 285.85 is: 394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.24 : 651.80 = 285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.24/651.80 = 285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.24x = 651.80 × 285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.24x = 186,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,312.34/472.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.53

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