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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.29, 651.71 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.29, 651.71 and 283.24 is: 390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.29 : 651.71 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.29/651.71 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.29x = 651.71 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.29x = 184,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,590.34/472.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.84

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