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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.28, 651.72 and 306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.28, 651.72 and 306.80 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.28 : 651.72 = 306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.28/651.72 = 306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.28x = 651.72 × 306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.28x = 199,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,947.70/472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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