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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.35, 651.93 and 285.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.35, 651.93 and 285.96 is: 394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.35 : 651.93 = 285.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.35/651.93 = 285.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.35x = 651.93 × 285.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.35x = 186,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,425.90/472.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.68

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