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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.52, 651.86 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.52, 651.86 and 306.74 is: 423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.52 : 651.86 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.52/651.86 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.52x = 651.86 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.52x = 199,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,946.74/472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.15

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