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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.47, 651.93 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.47, 651.93 and 295.41 is: 407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.47 : 651.93 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.47/651.93 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.47x = 651.93 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.47x = 192,586.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,586.64/472.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.62

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