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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.38, 651.60 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.38, 651.60 and 384.90 is: 530.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.38 : 651.60 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.38/651.60 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.38x = 651.60 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.38x = 250,800.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,800.84/472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.93

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