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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.54, 651.51 and 385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.54, 651.51 and 385.02 is: 530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.54 : 651.51 = 385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.54/651.51 = 385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.54x = 651.51 × 385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.54x = 250,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,844.38/472.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.84

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