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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.55, 651.94 and 285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.55, 651.94 and 285.98 is: 394.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.55 : 651.94 = 285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.55/651.94 = 285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.55x = 651.94 × 285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.55x = 186,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,439.81/472.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.54

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