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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.53, 652.10 and 283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.53, 652.10 and 283.57 is: 391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.53 : 652.10 = 283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.53/652.10 = 283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.53x = 652.10 × 283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.53x = 184,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,911.32/472.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.33

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