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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.52, 651.83 and 285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.52, 651.83 and 285.90 is: 394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.52 : 651.83 = 285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.52/651.83 = 285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.52x = 651.83 × 285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.52x = 186,356.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,356.77/472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.39

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