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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.59, 652.18 and 286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.59, 652.18 and 286.04 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.59 : 652.18 = 286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.59/652.18 = 286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.59x = 652.18 × 286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.59x = 186,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,549.57/472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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