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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.61, 652.22 and 286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.61, 652.22 and 286.10 is: 394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.61 : 652.22 = 286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.61/652.22 = 286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.61x = 652.22 × 286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.61x = 186,595.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,595.45/472.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.82

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