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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.41, 651.37 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.41, 651.37 and 304.12 is: 419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.41 : 651.37 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.41/651.37 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.41x = 651.37 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.41x = 198,094.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,094.64/472.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.33

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