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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 651.96 and 285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 651.96 and 285.93 is: 394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 651.96 = 285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/651.96 = 285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 651.96 × 285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 186,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,414.92/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.68

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