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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.51, 651.92 and 285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.51, 651.92 and 285.94 is: 394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.51 : 651.92 = 285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.51/651.92 = 285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.51x = 651.92 × 285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.51x = 186,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,409.39/472.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.51

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