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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.36, 651.60 and 306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.36, 651.60 and 306.36 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.36 : 651.60 = 306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.36/651.60 = 306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.36x = 651.60 × 306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.36x = 199,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,624.18/472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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