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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 651.64 and 306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 651.64 and 306.76 is: 423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 651.64 = 306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/651.64 = 306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 651.64 × 306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 199,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,897.09/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.22

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